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News: Recording

Frank Zappa's Incredibly Rare Recordings, Believed To Have Been Planned For A Potential Sequel To His Iconic 'Hot Rats' Album, Have Been Unearthed From The Vault And Compiled As New Collection, 'Funky Nothingness'

May 18, 2023

FEATURES 25 UNRELEASED AND RARE TRACKS AND MORE THAN THREE AND A HALF HOURS OF NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD COMPOSITIONS, COVERS, AND JAMS FROM 1970 WITH CORE GROUP OF AYNSLEY DUNBAR, DON “SUGARCANE” HARRIS, IAN UNDERWOOD, AND MAX BENNETT In 1969, after The Mothers of Invention disbanded, Frank Zappa released his groundbreaking solo debut, Hot Rats. Fusing jazz and ...

News: Recording

Rez Abbasi and Josh Feinberg’s Naya Baaz Release ‘Charm’

May 16, 2023

Charm is the debut release from Naya Baaz–a groundbreaking new collaboration between two extraordinary musicians, both of whom have achieved a rare level of mastery in demanding musical traditions from opposite sides of the globe. Recent Guggenheim Fellow, Rez Abbasi moved from Karachi to California as a child and has built up a formidable reputation as ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases From Artemis, Musique Noire, Birthday Shoutouts to Carla Bley, Connie Crothers, Shirley Horn & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
May 15, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases from Artemis, Luiz Millan, Musique Noire, Grace McNally, Mike Melito, Rickie Lee Jones, with a second single from Nicky Schrire, plus birthday shoutouts to Andrea Brachfeld, Gunhild Carling, Lincoln Briney, Carla Bley, Connie Crothers, KJ Denhert, Tania Maria and Shirley Horn, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists ...

News: Performance / Tour

Davide Cerreta: Singer, Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Lyricist & Educator On May 26 At Chelsea Table & Stage!

May 15, 2023

New York City—One Night Only! Don't Miss It! May 26th—Chelsea Table and Stage at 9:30pm! Featuring: Antongiulio Foti (piano), Stefano Battagli (upright bass), and Marcello Cardillo (drums). Davide Cerreta is an Italian-German jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, arranger, and educator. His repertoire consists of traditional jazz standards, hard bop melodies, contemporary original compositions and rearranged pop tunes. ...

Article: Live Review

Orquesta Aragón at Brava Theater

by Harry S. Pariser
May 14, 2023

Orquesta Aragón Brava Theater San Francisco, CA April 30, 2023 These days not many bands stick together for five years, let alone decades. The wonderful Orquesta Aragon has proven to be an exception to the rule since its founding in 1939 by bassist Orestes Aragón. Over the years, although personnel has ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Vijay Iyer, Cal Tjader, Ella Fitzgerald & Ahmad Jamal

by Joe Dimino
May 14, 2023

We begin the 802nd episode of Neon Jazz honoring the late Ahmad Jamal with his trio live in Chicago. From there, we explore new music from Richard X Bennett & Matt Parker, The Joi Jazz Orchestra and Dean Mucetti. We also spin music from Ukraine-based Carlo Muscat who collaborated with Tony Tixier. Finally, we profile musician ...

Article: In Pictures

Winter Wondergrass Tahoe 2023

by Ming Poon
May 14, 2023

A collection of photos from the Winter Wondergrass Festival (Tahoe) in Olympic Valley, CA from March 30, 2023 to April 2, 2023 featuring Greensky Bluegrass, Marcus King and Trampled by Turtles headliners. Winter Wondergrass Music Festival is a unique event that combines bluegrass, roots, and Americana music with craft beer, skiing, and mountain culture. ...

News: Recording

Joanie Pallatto Announces Accidental Melody CD Release Party At Green Mill

May 14, 2023

Southport Records is proud to announce a celebration of the release of Award winning singer/songwriter, Joanie Pallatto's newest recording “Accidental Melody," with a party at the well known Chicago nightclub, The Green Mill Jazz Club. Sunday, June 11th. 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00, Available at the Door. Green Mill Jazz Club 4802 N Broadway ...

News: Recording

'Raymond Scott Reimagined,' An Unprecedented Musical Journey  Arrives July 21 Via Violinjazz Recordings

May 13, 2023

Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, has announced the release of ‘Raymond Scott Reimagined,’ an unprecedented new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco with accomplished Grammy/Emmy Award-winning composer/producer/arranger Gordon Goodwin and revered Grammy-winning a capella group Take 6. The thrilling 14-track collection, ...

Article: Live Review

Billy Childs Quartet at Jazz Alley

by Paul Rauch
May 13, 2023

Billy Childs Quartet Jazz Alley Seattle WA May 2, 2023 The crowd was not large upon arriving at Seattle's landmark club, Jazz Alley. At first, one would surmise that this was surprising, considering the career of pianist/composer Billy Childs. After all, he has been the recipient of five Grammy awards, from ...